BRN: Probability of holding above $1.00 into week-end
Interesting move in $BRN today, breaking above $1.00 and pushing to $1.035 at one point. The catalyst seems pretty clear with the production cuts chatter from LatAm sources. The question is sustainability.
Looking at the daily candle, it's a solid close near the high, which is constructive. Volume was decent, indicating some conviction behind the move rather than a low-liquidity spike. The macro backdrop for oil is still a mixed bag, but these specific supply-side events can obviously trump broader sentiment for a time.
I'd put the probability of $BRN closing above $1.00 by Friday's close at around 65%. My reasoning centers on the current momentum and the stickiness of these supply narrative. There's usually a bit of follow-through after such a strong daily push, even if it's just to consolidate gains. Downside risks include any quick rebuttal of the production cut rumors or a broader risk-off move in equities dragging everything down, but that seems less likely to manifest within 48 hours for this specific commodity.
Good points about the volume and close. I'm curious if you've looked at the short interest on BRN; a decent squeeze could help sustainability if that's a factor.